Errol Musk, the father of billionaire Elon Musk, faces accusations of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren, according to a New York Times report. The claims date back to 1993 and involve letters, emails, legal filings, and family interviews.
One of the earliest allegations came from his then four-year-old stepdaughter, who said he touched her at home. Years later, she claimed she caught him sniffing her underwear. Other accusations involve two daughters and a stepson.
Law enforcement opened three investigations into the allegations. Two were closed without action, and the third’s status remains unclear.
Errol Musk denied all claims, calling them “nonsense” and “false.” He said there is no evidence and accused relatives of manipulating children to pressure Elon Musk.
The report notes that Elon Musk rarely speaks about his father publicly. Family members say Errol maintains a strong influence over much of the family.
Elon has described his father as deeply troubling. In 2017, he told Rolling Stone that Errol “will have a carefully thought-out plan of evil” and recalled feeling sorry for him as a child, despite recognizing his father’s flaws.
